The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit Remote Technician to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity.
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach.
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose.
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy.
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable.
• Committing to Zero Harm.
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships.

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities 

• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintaining, repairing electrical issues, diagnostics / Fault Finding and routine inspection on a variety of Remote systems (I.e. SANDVIK and RCT) and UG Machines.(I.e. SANDVIK and CAT)
• Coordinate activities in the unit and report back to Mobile Automation Foreman.
• Ensure that mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain the underground mines mobile equipment fleet.
• Ensure safe working practices and Hazard identification principles and processes are observed by subordinates.
• Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices by example and act immediately on any unsafe act or situation observed and monitor standards.
• Full compliance with the OEM repair procedures and all safety and training protocols.
• Attend all training module within the auto electrical and maintenance skills matrix program.
• Monitor mine underground auto electrical activities and eliminate any wasteful practices, ensuring agreed target for maintenance are met.
• Support and work through the departmental tactical plans to achieve the overall business objective.
• Maintain equipment component change outs and rebuilds where necessary.
• Implement latest technology that will improve auto electrical works.
• Expertise in troubleshooting software and hardware issues on remote systems
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and software applications
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical customers.

Qualification requirements

• A relevant trade qualification in mechanical or Technician Certificate from a recognized institution.
• A Mechanical Trade Certification is highly desired

Experience and Competencies needed.

• Minimum of 5 years’ Artisanal experience in mine auto electrical maintenance role.
• Good working knowledge of auto electrical maintenance planning/scheduling. 
• Experienced in maintenance practices and techniques.
• Experience in large underground mining operation.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with People of diverse cultures and levels. 
• Strong Safety Background and ability to drive a safe working environment and practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills –MS Excel, Access, Word.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
• Driving ability.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintaining, repairing electrical issues, diagnostics / Fault Finding and routine inspection on a variety of Remote systems (I.e. SANDVIK and RCT) and UG Machines.(I.e. SANDVIK and CAT)
• Coordinate activities in the unit and report back to Mobile Automation Foreman.
• Ensure that mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain the underground mines mobile equipment fleet.
• Ensure safe working practices and Hazard identification principles and processes are observed by subordinates.
• Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices by example and act immediately on any unsafe act or situation observed and monitor standards.
• Full compliance with the OEM repair procedures and all safety and training protocols.
• Attend all training module within the auto electrical and maintenance skills matrix program.
• Monitor mine underground auto electrical activities and eliminate any wasteful practices, ensuring agreed target for maintenance are met.
• Support and work through the departmental tactical plans to achieve the overall business objective.
• Maintain equipment component change outs and rebuilds where necessary.
• Implement latest technology that will improve auto electrical works.
• Expertise in troubleshooting software and hardware issues on remote systems
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and software applications
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical customers.

• Expertise in troubleshooting software and hardware issues on remote systems
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and software applications
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical customers.

• A relevant trade qualification in mechanical or Technician Certificate from a recognized institution.
• A Mechanical Trade Certification is highly desired
• Minimum of 5 years’ Artisanal experience in mine auto electrical maintenance role.
• Good working knowledge of auto electrical maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Experienced in maintenance practices and techniques.
• Experience in large underground mining operation.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with People of diverse cultures and levels.
• Strong Safety Background and ability to drive a safe working environment and practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills –MS Excel, Access, Word.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
• Driving ability.